Uridine, 5 g

Supplied by STEMCELL Technologies, this nucleoside is one of the five nucleosides used for RNA synthesis and serves as a building block for other biomolecules. Identified by CAS Number 58-96-8, it has the molecular formula C9H12N2O6 and a molecular weight of 244.2 g/mol. The product is a crystalline solid classified as not a hazardous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Published research applications include cancer studies, where the compound has been used to reduce 5-fluorouracil toxicity without affecting its antitumor activity. It is also used as a medium supplement for culturing primary hippocampal neuron cells. Uridine 5'-diphosphate and uridine 5'-triphosphate are noted as signaling molecules that activate purinergic receptors.

Reported purity is ≥ 98%. The product is stable at room temperature (15 - 25°C) as supplied, with a shelf life of 12 months from the date of receipt when protected from prolonged exposure to light. For long-term storage, store with a desiccant. Solubility is reported at ≤ 20 mM in PBS (pH 7.2) and ≤ 40 mM in DMSO. The melting point is 163–167 °C. The product is for research use only and is not intended for human or animal diagnostic or therapeutic uses.